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The Wickhams

The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley

Nov 19 – Dec 19, 2021

By Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon,  Directed by Sarah Hawkins Rusk

Welcome back to Jane Austen’s Regency England. Pemberley’s servants navigate their own drama downstairs in the kitchen while preparing the holiday for the Darcys’ guests. But their work is interrupted by the unwelcome arrival of Lydia’s husband George Wickham — the sworn enemy of Mr. Darcy. The Wickhams is a heartwarming holiday tale that explores the confines of class and the generosity of forgiveness. This is a companion piece to our 2019 hit, Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, although you don’t need to have seen it to enjoy this show!

Nov 19, 20, 26 & 27 and Dec 3, 4, 10, 11, 16, 17 & 18 at 8pm

Sundays Nov 21at 2pm, Nov 28, Dec 5, 12 & 19 at 2pm and 7pm

“…THE WICKHAMS is as witty and wonderful as its sister play… It is a truth universally acknowledged that Gunderson and Melcon brilliantly capture the heightened idiom of Austen’s world. What makes this writing team so remarkable…is the consistency of their plays’ characters with their originals in the novel. …enjoy the splendid holiday gift that is THE WICKHAMS.” —TwinCitiesArts.com.  “…In the tradition of the source material, there is a powerful (without being overbearing) feminist message to THE WICKHAMS: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY. …a lovely holiday concoction: melt in your mouth, with just a touch of spice.” —TalkinBroadway.com.

Featuring Maggie Alger, Kryssy Becker, Jan Cartwright, Jonathan Davidson, Craig Ester, Joseph Sfair, and Danielle Wright.  Stage managed by Sarah Drum.  Lighting Design by Harley Miah, Scenic Design by Bradly Byrne, Costume Design by Cheryl Zemke, Properties Design by Amanda Bates.  Meet the Cast and Crew HERE

View the program HERE 

*all audience members must present ID and proof of vaccination, and wear a mask over your mouth and nose while in the building*

Read our full COVID audience safety policy and procedures HERE.

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1621 West Road
Trenton, MI 48183

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Our work is supported in part by an award from the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

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